Living Word Church

Kids

“O God, from my youth You have taught me, and I still proclaim Your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim Your might to another generation, Your power to all those to come.”

Psalm 71:17-18 ESV

LWC Kids is for children a month old through 6th grade.

If you have any questions, please see us at the check-in desk for more details.

Manny Vera

Children’s Pastor / LWC Men

LWC kids is…Teaching The Gospel While Preparing the Heart for Christ.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve the children of Living Word Church and their families. It is very important in this ministry to teach the truth of The Gospel from God’s Word which sparks the children’s hearts to the Savior and leads them to live a life in awe-inspired worship to Him. I truly believe and hold to the Bible in that it says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6).

In our kids ministry, our hope and prayer are that, as we teach the children the truth of the Gospel, they will be saved and that the Holy Spirit will fill them with the love, wisdom, and desire to walk that out and not depart from it.

We strive to set the example of Christ by first simply loving each child right where he or she is. Then, as we rely on the Holy Spirit, we seek ways to engage with each one in creative ways.

We look forward to walking alongside each family as we all point our children to Christ. As Ephesians 6:4b says, “[B]ring them up in the discipline and instruction of The Lord.” Furthermore, as the gospel of Matthew 19:14 states, “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.'”

~ Pastor Manny

Lacee Plaisance

Nursery Director

I am honored to serve in the beautiful ministry of the LWC Nursery. The Bible says, “Children are a gift from the Lord, they are a reward from Him.” (Psalm 127:3). I wholeheartedly agree! It is my great joy to be a part of what God is doing in yours and your little ones’ lives.

Here in the LWC Nursery, we aim to meet you where you are in your journey with your babies and toddlers with compassion, love, and understanding during this season. Ephesians 4:2 states, “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,” and that is our goal. We offer loving arms to carry the load during service times as we begin teaching them simple Bible truths. Our lessons are curated to lay a foundation for future understanding of the gospel.

God’s Word has shown me that children are precious, valuable, and full of hope and joy. It is my mission to cultivate a culture that welcomes them as Jesus did. In Matthew 19:1,4 it says, “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Let us partner together and bring our kids to church and show them by example what it means to live for Jesus and love Him forever!

13 Ways to Bring Kids to Jesus

If you’d like a printout and do not have a way to print, please let Pastor Manny know.

Kids Events

Survivor Camp 2026

Generations of Grace

Description

Family Devotional unites the classroom and the home. Each Year of the Generations of Grace curriculum has one Family Devotional that enables parents to teach their children during the week. It enables teachers to meditate all week on the truth they will be teaching on Sunday. Five daily devotionals go with each lesson in the teacher book.

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook

Description

In The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung and illustrator Don Clark, young readers will hear the memorable retelling of 104 of the Bible’s greatest stories. Beginning in Genesis and ending in Revelation, readers will learn how each of these stories fits into the overarching storyline of the Bible. Each story is beautifully illustrated and concludes with a thoughtful prayer.

Ages 6 to 12 years old.

The ESV Children's Bible

Description

The ESV Children’s Bible is designed to help children ages 5–10 see Bible stories come to life with 200 vibrant, full-color illustrations, a dictionary, Old and New Testament timelines, and child-friendly maps.

The Gospel Made Clear to Children

Description

The Gospel Made Clear to Children details the person and work of Christ. It begins with the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, and the penalty for sin. It considers the love of God in eternity past and the provision God has made in sending His Son. It traces the incarnation, birth, life, and ministry of Jesus Christ, with a special focus on His crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and exaltation. It culminates with a call to repent and believe, ending with the evidence of true conversion. The book is written for parents to read aloud to younger children (elementary) and for older children (youth) to work through independently. It is designed to be a discipleship tool to help parents impart to their children the wisdom that leads to salvation (2 Tim. 3:15).